Eliminates partial and full State intervention under New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum.
Provides that salary and other costs associated with Commissioner of Education's appointment of State monitor and other staff under "School District Fiscal Accountability Act" will be paid by State.
An Act Concerning State Assistance To Certain Underperforming School Districts.
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing.
Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program to restore certain portions of State school aid reductions; permits certain school districts to exceed tax levy growth limitation in 2024-2025 school year; appropriates $44.7 million.
Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances.
Directs Commissioner of Education to establish three-year pilot program to increase reading levels of certain students; appropriates $1 million.
Establishes three-year pilot program for school-based mentoring in public schools located within 1,000 feet of gunfire.